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On this day in labor history: National Organization for Women founded
October 29, 2012On this date in 1863, at the height of the American Civil War, 18 countries met in Geneva to create the International Red Cross.
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Arrest in Virginia exposes the real voter fraud
October 29, 2012The arrest in Virginia last week of a young Republican operative reveals a possible large scale GOP voter fraud scheme.
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Teamsters sanitation workers picket private firm in 19 cities
October 29, 2012Some 1,000 Teamsters sanitation workers picketed a private refuse company, Republic/Allied Waste, in 19 cities nationwide on Oct. 25.
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Frankenstorm calls to mind Romney’s opposition to federal disaster aid
October 29, 2012So Romney wants to dismantle FEMA, turn it over to the states, or, as he said during the primaries, privatize disaster relief altogether.
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A ragged ragout from Berlin and Swabia
October 29, 2012This bulletin is a mix of items - decent news, and not-big news.
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